Christopher Ugwu
London,Waltham Forest
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in effective verbal and written communication, empathy in patient interactions, and knowledge of psychotropic medications. Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration accuracy, health assessment and monitoring, and care planning expertise. Committed to safeguarding practices knowledge, emotional stress management, adaptability to patient needs, and legal and ethical compliance. Excels in efficient caseload prioritisation, accurate patient record maintenance, and collaborative teamwork skills. Aims to enhance patient care through continuous professional development and innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
London, Kensington and Chelsea
2021.03 - 2026.04
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with careful attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress and assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times while performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
Healthcare Assistant
The Rock London Limited
London, Barking and Dagenham
2015.02 - 2021.03
- Provided compassionate and person-centred care to individuals in NHS and private mental health facilities, ensuring their unique needs are met.
- Supporting those with mental health challenges, such as dementia and depression, by using tailored recovery care plans to promote well-being.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Monitor patients’ conditions and assist with daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management to enhance their quality of life.
- Assisted in patient care, improving comfort and well-being.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within hospital premises while ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Delivering practical support to promote independent living for individuals with disabilities, empowering them to navigate everyday tasks.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Collaborating with social workers and mental health teams to manage caseloads effectively, contributing to improving treatment plans and patient outcomes.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
Complex Care Healthcare Assistant
Kare & Care Work Management Ltd
London
2015.03 - 2016.10
- Assisted service users with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Administered medications as prescribed and monitored for potential side effects.
- Followed and implemented personalised care plans developed by healthcare teams.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Maintained open communication with family members, other carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship, listened to concerns, and offered emotional support.
- Monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Facilitated social interaction by arranging activities or accompanying individuals to social events.
- Maintained accurate records of care provided, including observations and any changes in condition.
Education
BSc - Mental Health Nursing
Middlesex University
London 2023.09 - 2026.08
MBA - International Business
University of Greenwich
London 2015.01 - 2017.03
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Empathy in patient interactions
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications
- Medication administration accuracy
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Care planning expertise
- Safeguarding practices knowledge
- Emotional stress management
- Adaptability to patient needs
- Legal and ethical compliance
- Efficient caseload prioritisation
- Accurate patient record maintenance
- Collaborative teamwork skills
References
Available upon request.
Training
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Breakaway and Physical Restraint Techniques
- Safeguarding Vulnerable People
- Infection Control and Health & Safety
- Physical Health Assessment
- Care Certificate Training (Aug 2021)
Timeline
BSc - Mental Health Nursing
Middlesex University
2023.09 - 2026.08
Healthcare Assistant
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
2021.03 - 2026.04
Complex Care Healthcare Assistant
Kare & Care Work Management Ltd
2015.03 - 2016.10
Healthcare Assistant
The Rock London Limited
2015.02 - 2021.03
MBA - International Business
University of Greenwich
2015.01 - 2017.03